HEYWOOD played their full part in a gripping J W Lees Wood Cup semi-final against Littleborough. The facts are that Heywood lost by five runs in a thrilling chase after the talented visitors had racked up a daunting 284-3 from their 50 overs. But both sides deserve great credit for the spectacle they put on Click here for more ….

Heywood have secured the services of two quality pros for the big weekend ahead. Cricket chairman David Fare has had the thankless task of trying to fill the gap left by Farhaan Behardien, who returned to South Africa following the Wood Cup second round defeat of Monton and Weaste. This week, Heywood entertain Werneth in Click here for more ….

Heywood face their biggest game of the season this weekend. On Saturday, they play host to Werneth, but on Sunday it’s the big clash with Littleborough in the semi-final of the JW Lees Wood Cup. Heywood are almost at full strength for both games at Crimble, and will be hoping for some sunshine to attract Click here for more ….

There’s a thrilling weekend of cricket in store for Heywood supporters this week. On Saturday, Heywood host perhaps their fiercest rivals, Norden, at Crimble. Norden, unbeaten and top of the Premier Division, have brought in several new faces this season as they bid to regain their league title, and will be an immensely tough prospect. Click here for more ….

Heywood have been handed a draw to relish as they seek to defend the JW Lees Wood Cup in 2014. They entertain their closest rivals Middleton at Crimble. With both clubs being JW Lees clubs, there will no doubt be some good bitter offer going on the day of the match. Middleton were relegated from Click here for more ….

Humza Naeem has spoken of the bonds and friendship that have made winning the 2013 JW Lees Wood Cup such a special experience for him. Humza, 17, has turned into one of the finest young pace bowlers in Lancashire since breaking into the first team at just 14. In just a few short years – Click here for more ….

It’s another huge weekend of cricket for the club as they continue to chase silverware on all fronts. On Saturday, the first team continue their pursuit of Walsden in the league with a visit to Norden. They won a thriller at Woodhouse Lane earlier in the season, but have lost twice at home to Norden Click here for more ….

Bobby Cross wrote himself another chapter in the history of the JW Lees Wood Cup as Heywood completed victory over Walsden tonight. Cross played what is being hailed as one of the finest final innings of all time in the Wood Cup, finishing unbeaten on 88 as Heywood overhauled Walsden’s target of 163. The Heywood Click here for more ….

Bobby Cross and Andy Dawson are the men at the crease with Heywood still needing 39 for victory to win the 2013 JW Lees Wood Cup. The pair shared a crucial 53-run partnership and took Heywood to 125-5 chasing 164 against Walsden at Crimble before bad light stopped play with 14 overs remaining. Heywood had Click here for more ….

Heywood turned in a brilliant performance in the field to set up the chance of victory at a rain-hit JW Lees Wood Cup final at Crimble. With Chris Kaye in the vanguard, Heywood restricted Walsden to 163-9 off their 50 overs, and reached 15-1 off 6.4 when the rains washed out proceedings. Crimble was in Click here for more ….

Heywood captain Bobby Cross expects his team to rise to the occasion in tomorrow’s JW Lees Wood Cup Final at Crimble. Heywood face reigning league champions Walsden as they bid to win the Wood Cup for the first time since 2007, the end of a period which saw Heywood win four out of the last Click here for more ….

It’s been all go at Crimble over the past two weeks, with lots of Lancashire age group games to prepare wickets and food for, as well as get the ground ready for the JW Lees Wood Cup final. While there are plenty of people who have put in a lot of graft, special mention and Click here for more ….

JW LEES WOOD CUP FINAL – SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2013 HEYWOOD V WALSDEN PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN AGREED BY THE COMMITTEE FOR THE WOOD CUP FINAL: Admission prices are £5.00 and £2.50 for concessions. (ALL PAY). Programmes will be given as admission tickets. Admission programmes must be kept in case of inclement Click here for more ….

Your time and effort is sought for a Sunday morning work party ahead of a busy couple of weeks for the club. From 9.30am on Sunday morning, there are a host of jobs that need doing of the club is to look its best for some big games. In the next two weeks we are Click here for more ….

Heywood produced a superb all-round performance at Clifton yesterday to book their place in the final of the J W Lees Wood Cup. Some powerhouse hitting at the very start and very end of the Heywood innings ensured they posted a formidable target of 295 in perfect conditions for cricket at the well-presented Manchester Road ground. Click here for more ….

Number for bookings

ENQURIES about booking the Club for a function should be made to Horrox, Cross and Wilkinson on 01706-368661 during working hours. Otherwise, ring the Club on 01706-369146, leave your name and number on the answering machine and you will be contacted on a Tuesday or a Thursday. Or go to the Heywood CC Facebook page.